London to Helsinki flights – the most comfortable way to fly
4 airlines fly nonstop between London and Helsinki, about 96 flights a week. The flight takes 2h 50m and covers 1,781 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Finnair's Airbus A320neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.
Most comfortable economy
- 31″ legroom
- 18.0″ wide seat
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Most comfortable business
- 31″ legroom
- 18.0″ wide seat
- Middle seat kept free
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Nonstop flights from London to Helsinki
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Aircraft | Economy | Business | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways BA6148 LGW → HEL |
07:35 | 2h 55m | A321neo Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY5204 LGW → HEL |
08:10 | 2h 55m | A320neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY1568 LHR → HEL |
08:15 | 2h 55m | A320neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY6618 STN → HEL |
08:35 | 2h 50m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 5.6Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| British Airways BA2570 LHR → HEL |
08:45 | 2h 55m | A320neo Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Norwegian DY5669 LHR → HEL |
10:25 | 2h 55m | 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body |
3.6Cramped | – | MTWTFSS |
| Ryanair FR4134 STN → HEL |
10:40 | 2h 50m | 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body |
2.1Cramped | – | MTWTFSS |
| British Airways BA5578 LGW → HEL |
12:45 | 2h 55m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.3Okay | 5.6Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY6498 LGW → HEL |
13:20 | 2h 55m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY2921 LHR → HEL |
16:00 | 2h 55m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 5.6Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY5085 STN → HEL |
16:20 | 2h 50m | A320neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| British Airways BA1939 LHR → HEL |
16:30 | 2h 55m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.3Okay | 5.6Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| British Airways BA1516 LGW → HEL |
17:55 | 2h 55m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.3Okay | 5.6Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Finnair AY2378 LGW → HEL |
18:25 | 2h 55m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 6.1Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Helsinki?
A nonstop flight from London to Helsinki takes about 2 h 50 min and covers 1,781 km.
Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Helsinki?
British Airways, Finnair, Norwegian, and Ryanair fly nonstop, with about 96 flights a week.
What is the most comfortable economy seat from London to Helsinki?
Finnair on the Airbus A320neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).
Is there lie-flat business class from London to Helsinki?
No – business class on this route is euro business (economy seat, middle kept free) (3-3). The best is British Airways on the Airbus A321neo, comfort score 6.1/10.
Can I fly with my dog from London to Helsinki?
Yes – Finnair and Norwegian take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 8 kg including the bag).
Is business class worth it from London to Helsinki?
Business is an economy seat with the middle kept free for about 213% more than economy on British Airways – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 0.3/10 (not worth it).
Which aircraft fly from London to Helsinki?
Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320, and Boeing 737 MAX 8.
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